V8 Hot Laps Drive & Ride Experience

Our V8 Hot laps Drive and Ride Experience lets you experience the excitement of racing a real race prepped V8 car at one of Australia's most challenging race tracks, Winton Motor Raceway.

You can choose from different options that include driving, riding, or both, with professional instructors to guide you. Whether you want to feel the adrenaline rush of being behind the wheel, or the exhilaration of being a passenger, V8 Hot Laps drive and ride options are the perfect way to satisfy your need for speed.

• Ride 3 Laps
• Drive 4 Laps
• Drive 4 Laps & Ride 3 Laps
• Drive 15 min session
• Drive 15 min session & Ride 3 laps

As we welcome you to motorsport on the day, our professional instructors, race spec V8s and real race tracks all combine to provide you with such an exhilarating V8 drive and ride experience that it will leave you wanting more.

Venue

Winton Motor Raceway, the nation's action track 

The circuit plays host to some of the country’s biggest and most prestigious automotive and motorsport events, including club days, historic meetings and motorcycle functions, as well as the more traditional sprints and circuit racing competitions.

Vehicle

V8 Hot Laps race custom race prepped V8 cars.

Track licence

A track licence is NOT required for drivers participating in a V8 Hot Laps Experience.

Minimum Age & Experience Requirements

• Minimum age for a passenger is 14 years. (If you are under 18 you will need a Parent or Guardian signed authority).
• Minimum age for a driver is 18 years (and must hold a current drivers licence).

Track amenities

Ample car parking, spectator areas and onsite café.

Price includes

• Drive in our cars. Ride in our cars. Or do both.
• Pro driving instructor.
• V8 race prepped car.
• Racing helmet.
• Group safety briefing.
• Lots of fun.

• Drivers and Passengers must be wearing full length pants and long sleeve top OR a race suit ensuring ankle to wrist is covered.
• Helmets must be approved and must have a valid standards sticker. Motocross helmets are NOT accepted. (Helmet hire is available).
• Enclosed shoes must be worn, exposed shoes such as Sandals or Flip Flops are not allowed.

Terms & Conditions

Please make sure you read and accept all terms and conditions before attending this event.

• Winton Motor Raceway - Release and waiver of liability assumption of risk and indemnity agreement
• V8 Hot Laps - Terms and Conditions.

V8 Hot Laps Half Day Platinum Experience - $995

Experience the thrill of driving a genuine Improved Production Race Car (VX V8 Holden Commodore). In this half-day experience, you will get 3 x sessions of 15 minutes each, with one-on-one tuition from a professional instructor. This is your chance to drive more laps and have more fun in a V8 car.

• 3 x 15 min sessions
• Your very own Pro Instructor
• Trackschool VX V8 Holden Commodore
• Loads of fun!

As we welcome you to motorsport on the day, our professional instructors, race spec V8s and real race tracks all combine to provide you with such an exhilarating V8 drive and ride experience that it will leave you wanting more.

Venue

Winton Motor Raceway, the nation's action track 

The circuit plays host to some of the country’s biggest and most prestigious automotive and motorsport events, including club days, historic meetings and motorcycle functions, as well as the more traditional sprints and circuit racing competitions.

Vehicle

VX V8 Holden Commodore

Our V8 6 speed manual Holden Commodore is a log booked race car with close to 400hp.

This car is fitted with Bilstein shocks, Whiteline adjustable sway bars front and rear. - AP 4 piston brakes, V8 ute series front K-frame, OTR intake with MAF-less tune, Pacemaker headers with Xforce exhaust, Baffled sump, Power steering cooler, Low ratio diff, full roll cage, Sparco seats, harness seat belts and Zestino Gredge 07RS Tyres.

Track licence

A track licence is NOT required for drivers participating in a V8 Hot Laps Experience.

Minimum Age & Experience Requirements

• Minimum age for a passenger is 14 years. (If you are under 18 you will need a Parent or Guardian signed authority).
• Minimum age for a driver is 18 years (and must hold a current drivers licence).

Please note: All our V8 cars are manual, you need to be confident in driving a manual vehicle, this is not the time to learn to drive a manual vehicle.

Ample car parking, spectator areas and onsite café,

Price includes

A half day includes up to 4 hours at the track, choose between an afternoon or morning session when you book.

• 3 x 15 min sessions.
• Pro Driving Instructor.
• Trackschool VX V8 Holden Commodore.
• Racing helmet.
• Group safety briefing.
• Lots of fun!

Driver requirements

• Drivers and Passengers must be wearing full length pants and long sleeve top OR a race suit ensuring ankle to wrist is covered.
• Helmets must be approved and must have a valid standards sticker. Motocross helmets are NOT accepted. (Helmet hire is available).
• Enclosed shoes must be worn, exposed shoes such as Sandals or Flip Flops are not allowed.

Terms & Conditions

Please make sure you read and accept all terms and conditions before attending this event.

• Winton Motor Raceway - Release and waiver of liability assumption of risk and indemnity agreement
• V8 Hot Laps - Terms and Conditions